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Dec
43°F 6°C
33°F 0°C
Jan
43°F 6°C
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Feb
44°F 6°C
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Mar
47°F 8°C
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May
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Dec 12
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  • Resident population: 10,248 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports
  • 4,314 TripAdvisor reviews of 2,733 accommodations, 15 attractions and 91 restaurants
This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking.
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Inverleith House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #121 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Architectural building; Art museum
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Lady Stairs House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #122 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Historic home; Specialty museum
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Magdalen Chapel
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #123 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Performance
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Malleny Garden
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #124 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh

  This is a small garden, with a nice collection of rose bushes and various plants, and a couple of old greenhouses. By contrast with a botanic garden, there is no label to plants, so it can be a good

Attraction type: Garden
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National War Museum of Scotland
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #125 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: History museum
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New Town Conservation Centre
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #126 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Tourist/visitor center
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Newhaven Heritage Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #127 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Open Eye Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #128 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art gallery
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RIAS Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #129 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Royal Scottish Academy
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #130 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Art museum
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Scottish Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #131 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Scout Monument
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #132 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Monument
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Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery/Dental Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #133 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty museum; History museum
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The Netherbow
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #134 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Educational site
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The Royal Observatory
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #135 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium
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West Register House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #136 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Architectural building; Specialty museum
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Whitehorse Close
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #137 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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Charlotte Square
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #138 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh

Considered to be one of the finest Georgian squares in Britain, this plaza has maintained many of its elegant, old buildings on all four sides.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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George IV Bridge
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #139 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh

Built between 1829 and 1832, this bridge or elevated street spans more than 1,000 feet in length, linking Chambers Street and the Royal Mile.

Attraction type: Bridge; Street
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St Cuthbert's Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #140 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Religious site
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